COVID event risk levels, meditation session, and more student news
Thursday, October 15, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATES
To encourage student reporting of COVID-19 concerns, the Office of the Dean of Students has made an addition to its Responsible Action Protocol. The office will not bring Student Conduct Code action against students or student groups based on information they provide when reporting their own or others' symptoms, cooperating with contact tracing via the Corona Corps or Lane County Public Health, or about people following isolation or quarantine recommendations.
There's currently an estimated 79% chance that a gathering of 100 people will include at least one person with COVID-19 in Lane County. The risk reduces to 32% in a group of 25, and 14% in a group of 10. The more people you've been in contact with this week, the higher your risk.
The UO is expanding its COVID-19 surveillance testing to offer free voluntary tests to more students, faculty, staff, and community members. Watch for emails about testing events.
Students with symptoms of COVID-19 or who have had close contact with a known case should call University Health Services at 541-346-2770 to discuss testing and make an appointment.
The Corona Corps Care Team can help provide basic resources and advice to students who need to self-isolate or quarantine. Use their webform to request assistance.
WELLNESS
The Duck Nest is hosting a physically-distant weekly walking group Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–noon. Meet at the Craft Center gates outside the EMU and wear a mask.
Drop-in Let's Teletalk: LGBTQIA+ Support with psychologist Chris Michaels will be available Monday, Oct. 19, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Consultations are confidential.
Strengthen your emotional fitness at the free virtual Movement and Meditation session with movements inspired by qigong and yoga Tuesday, Oct. 20, noon–12:30 p.m.
Learn how to help yourself or a friend struggling with substance use at the Substance Use and Recovery workshop Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2:00–2:50 p.m.
The Self-Care During COVID workshop will go over creative ways to improve your self-care practices Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1:00–1:50 p.m.
Jump-start your career with a Virtual International Internship for credit. Positions are still available for winter and spring terms.
Connect with top employers at the Fall Career Fair Thursday, Oct. 22, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on Handshake. Registration required.
Join the Prepare for Fall Career Fair Workshop to learn about the fair schedule, update your profile, and research employers Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11:00 a.m.–noon. Registration required.
Connect with peers, staff, and professors about research and academic opportunities in the Center for Undergraduate Research and Engagement's virtual open hours.
Get real-life practice with mock virtual interviews tailored to your specific industry, job and experience level through Big Interview.
Up your voter engagement game and join the Pac-12 Voter Challenge. Pledge to vote in the Nov. 3 election as part of the ALL IN campus voter turnout initiative.
DuckWeb will be down for extended maintenance Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Duck ID claiming will also be unavailable 9:00 a.m.–noon.
Check class descriptions on DuckWeb. Note that "WEB" courses have no live engagement and don't appear on the matrix model. Only "REMOTE" courses have scheduled class periods.
Winter term courses will continue to be offered remotely due to COVID-19. Initial registration for winter term has been pushed to Nov. 23.
As you plan your winter schedule, make sure you know the difference between web and remote courses. Check the class descriptions on DuckWeb to tell which is which.
Can you recycle that? Text a photo to UO Zero Waste's recycling help line at 541-999-4173 for advice about recycling on campus.
FUN FACT
The UO's Outdoor Program was one of the first of its kind in the nation.
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
